Art Journal idea books

[JaneH]

Not sure why there are no threads in here.....:unsure:

Can anyone tell me some good idea books for making art journals? I have one, Gwen Diehn's 'The Decorated Page', which is good, but I'm interested in looking at some others.

Thanks.

[SuzieR]

Oooh I have two fabby books ...

Oooopsss ... actually, just went to get them for the titles, and I seem to have four! :unsure:

In order of preference (though I love them all!)

Journal Revolution by Linda Woods and Karen Dinino
Visual Chronicles by the same two
alphabetica - an a-z creativity guide for collage and book artists by Lynne Perrella
and
The Complete Guide to altered imagery by Karen Michel

I have to admit that I've looked through the books more than I've actually done any art journalling, but the first two in particular are very inspiring!

[HelenB]

This is where my interest in papercrafting lies.

I found a YouTube tutorial on making a hardcover book this morning that looks fairly easy and would be perfect for art journalling.

Huh, I can't post the link, but the code is joi3_WsUxE0

I really want to try this :)

[JaneH]

Thanks so much for the info on the books and on YouTube. I ordered 'Visual Chronicles' and '1000 Artist Journal Pages' (by Dawn DeVries Sokol) from *the big online bookshop* this morning!

[stillcrafting]

:thanks: for starting this thread Jane. I've wondered about these for a while and have it on my ever-growing 'to-do' list now I know how to do it.

[HelenB]

The Decorated Page has been in my saved basket for a while, but I'm also looking at Artists' Journal and Sketchbooks.

I'd love to do a mixed media art course. Might have to see if anywhere nearby holds them.

[JaneH]

I've just had session 3 of 4 of an Art Journal Workshop and am really loving it, but it's a whole new world for me... I want to see as many different kinds of Art Journals as possible. I tend to be kind of stick-in-the-mud <_< with my scrapping, so I'm trying to 'break out' into something new.

Once I figure out what I'm doing, the next step is to figure out the best journals to use. I have kept a daily journal for the past 8 or 9 years -- it's a hoot to go back and re-read them! -- but in nice, lined, neat journals. Now I'm wanting to find a way to jazz up these journals by using some of the Art Journal techniques. It's hard though as I find the writing process and art process don't always coincide IYKWIM. I tend to write in bed, just before I fall asleep, so how do I splash around paint, glue, etc.? I think that even my long-suffering hubby would draw the line at that.

What do you all see as the purpose or function of an Art Journal? Is it to play visually with a theme (i.e. gardens, travel, etc.) or is it to do something chronological, like a diary/daily journal?

[HelenB]

I'm planning on doing one on a theme.

The ideas I have are probably far too ambitious considering it's my first, but it's a gift and so worth the effort :)

[wombat]

i have a LO on my blog (http://waltzingthroughlife.blogspot.com/2009/05/new-layout.html)which I was inspired to do after reading 'Altered Imagery'.
Why not join some of the online free classes like this one (http://www.souljournaling.com/)
or this collage group (http://www.flickr.com/groups/collage_play_with_crowabout/)
HTH

[wombat]

Jane, why not get some loose card, art them up, leaving space for journalling, bind together, then write in it at night like you already do. It doesn't matter if the images/art 'match' your journaling-treat the arty page as a blank piece for journalling on.

[chrisG]

Oh thanks for starting this thread.

I have pondered for a while about buying a book re techniques etc but I've always been chicken and decided my money could be better spent on stash.

I have just started an art journal and I am loving it :) There are tons of inspirational blogs on the net and I have used these to kick start me rather than buy a book.

I did want a copy of Art Journaling by Somerset Studio but couldn't find a copy anywhere then i read that I could buy an electronic copy of if, which I did and its been a great inspiration. Would much prefer a paper copy but elec is better than nothing.

I beleive the next copy is due out some time in the summer so will eagerly be on the look out for it.

Learning from the masters, What I have done re decorating the page is I have 'prepped' about a dozen or so pages (gessoed, painted, inked etc) so that they are just ready to add patterns, doodles, writing as and when I want to. Then I have a small roll up kit with various pens, markers etc and a small section with scissors, glue stick, sponges, washing tablet bag etc (for textures) and ready cut images ready to go.

I have had a major pipe burst underfloor (from back in March of this year) and unfortunately most my scrapping gear had to be put away whilst we went through the drying process etc. We now have the decorators in and once they are finished the laminate floor will need to be put down. Obviously during this slow process and whilst by stash is in hibernation I still needed me time so I decided to start an Art Journal. My supplies are portable (1 journal and 1 roll up bag) so I still get my crafting fix.

I love working in my journal and I'm only sorry that I didn't do somthing similar before now.

Other blogs that I have found inspiration from
http://tracibunkers.blogspot.com/ (If you scroll half way down this 1st page Traci has a 10 min video showing you how she constructs a journal page -but turn the volume down on puter as the backing music can be annoying after a while)
http://judywise.blogspot.com/
http://dblogala.typepad.com/dblogala/
http://www.ingriddijkers.com/
http://www.somethingtwocrowabout.typepad.com/
http://www.teeshaslandofodd.com/1/temp.html

Thanks for starting this thread Jane - glad to know that there are others interested in AJ's.

[JaneH]

i have a LO on my blog (http://waltzingthroughlife.blogspot.com/2009/05/new-layout.html)which I was inspired to do after reading 'Altered Imagery'.
HTH

Wow, wow, wow, Pam! I just looked at your blog and your Arty Bits album on Flickr and was blown away! That's as good as buying an idea book. I hope you don't mind but I bookmarked it to go back and look at it again. Thanks so much for sharing!

Thanks also for the idea of cards. I think I may do it but slightly differently...I'm going to get a supply of 4x6 white cards and do some 'arty bits' (love that term) with stamping, ephemera, whatever, occasionally, then stick them in amongst my journaling. It'll be fun when I go back two years from now to re-read it and find the cards.

[JaneH]

Thanks for starting this thread Jane - glad to know that there are others interested in AJ's.

No, actually thank YOU Chris and everyone else for all your tips, websites, ideas, etc. I think I need a lie-down now..... I've just looked at all these links and am feeling quite queasy. It's a bit like being hungry and suddenly presented with a feast -- I had no idea all this world existed until a few days ago and now I'm on sensory overload!!! I can't wait to get back into my new paints and mediums and other stuff.

One tip from the Art Journal workshop: we cut images from magazines, then stuck plain, clear packing tape on top of them, cut around the image, rolled over it a few times to make sure it was all adhered to the packing tape, then dropped them in a cup of water for about a minute. We took them out of the water (at this point they'll look like wet stickers), then carefully scraped the paper off the back of the image. The image itself stays adhered to the packing tape. Using gel medium we stuck it on the page, then covered it with an additional layer of gel medium. When it's dry you can then paint over it (use something translucent so you can still see it) or just leave it. Basically the packing tape makes a sort of transfer but is cheaper than buying transfer medium. Hope you didn't all already know about that and think I'm an idiot. ^_^

[stillcrafting]

Jane, that's a fantastic tip and nope, I hadn't heard it before.

I was wowing after looking at Pam's blog too. Amazing talent and very inspiring too.

[T_Ann]

Thank you, thank you thank you, an art journal has been on my to do list for as long as I can remeber, I love the links you have shared and am totally ready to go....shopping that is as my stash doesn't really have the things I will need for this. Up to now ive just done a few small altered projects. Thanks again.

I think I am going to do the class mentioned in wombats post just to get me started.

[SuzieR]

i have a LO on my blog (http://waltzingthroughlife.blogspot.com/2009/05/new-layout.html)which I was inspired to do after reading 'Altered Imagery'.
Why not join some of the online free classes like this one (http://www.souljournaling.com/)
or this collage group (http://www.flickr.com/groups/collage_play_with_crowabout/)
HTH
OMG I've just had a look at your 'arty bits' too!! How fab! You really are an inspiration :D Can I ask how you got the musical notepaper on one of your pages ...I'm guessing it's some kind of image transfer method?


Other blogs that I have found inspiration from
http://tracibunkers.blogspot.com/ (If you scroll half way down this 1st page Traci has a 10 min video showing you how she constructs a journal page -but turn the volume down on puter as the backing music can be annoying after a while)
http://judywise.blogspot.com/
http://dblogala.typepad.com/dblogala/
http://www.ingriddijkers.com/
http://www.somethingtwocrowabout.typepad.com/
http://www.teeshaslandofodd.com/1/temp.html

Thanks for starting this thread Jane - glad to know that there are others interested in AJ's.

Thanks for those links! I had some of them but a couple of new ones there for me! I will have a look at the blogs I follow and see if there are any different ones to tell you about!



One tip from the Art Journal workshop: we cut images from magazines, then stuck plain, clear packing tape on top of them, cut around the image, rolled over it a few times to make sure it was all adhered to the packing tape, then dropped them in a cup of water for about a minute. We took them out of the water (at this point they'll look like wet stickers), then carefully scraped the paper off the back of the image. The image itself stays adhered to the packing tape. Using gel medium we stuck it on the page, then covered it with an additional layer of gel medium. When it's dry you can then paint over it (use something translucent so you can still see it) or just leave it. Basically the packing tape makes a sort of transfer but is cheaper than buying transfer medium. Hope you didn't all already know about that and think I'm an idiot. ^_^

I like the sound of that! When you say packing tape, do you just mean the stuff like sellotape but wider?

Loving this thread :D

[SuzieR]

A couple of blogs that might have some ideas for when you have journallers block! :lol:

Emily Falconbridge (http://embers.typepad.com/e/) - is running a '52Q' thing this year where she sets a question every week. You can answer this however you like - in a journal, on cards, I'm doing mine on mini envelopes (though not keeping up! :huh:). She did a similar thing last year where she just gave a word each week - there are links on her blog.

Rachel Wehtzel (http://www.minetothine.com/) also has an ongoing 'journalling journey' going on - a word every two weeks here (http://oneyearartjournal.blogspot.com/). If you look in her word cloud thing on the right side of her blog there are links to her art journalling stuff.

I love things like this as for me, sometimes the hardest part is getting started. I just look at a blank page and think 'aaarrrrgggghhhh' whereas if I have a little prompt to start me off, it gets me thinking about something in particular and so sets the creative juices flowing. But of course other times I can just do something about whatever is in my head at the moment .... ok I think I'm waffling now :lol:

The Art is Found (http://theartisfound.blogspot.com/) - this is a kind of challenge blog with scrapping and art journally stuff. Some lovely stuff.

creativityUNLEASHED by traci bautista (http://kollaj.typepad.com/kollaj/) - some amazing artwork here

Karen Michel (http://alteredimagery.blogspot.com/) the author of one of those books I mentioned.

Visual Chronicles (http://visualchronicles.typepad.com/) - this is the blog of Linda Woods and Karen Dinino - the authors of Journal Revolution.

[JaneH]

Just found this one(http://ruby-rox.blogspot.com (http://ruby-rox.blogspot.com/)/)... she's got some amazing video tutorials here and on You Tube. She's 'RubyClaire Art' on YouTube and I think she's just turned 15 years old!!!

If you go to You Tube and just search on 'Art Journals' you'll find tons and tons. You could spend HOURS (voice of experience here). What I'd like to know is how they make these videos and find this fantastic music for it! The music seems to always fit just perfectly.

[SuzieR]

SuziBlu (http://suziblu.ning.com/) is another one who has a lot of YouTube videos. She's a bit mad, but her stuff is great!

[SuzieR]

OMG that RubyClaire is amazing! Wow! I must show that to my daughter!

[HelenB]

Ooh the thread is moving!! How great *g*

I've been browsing Flickr this morning and found some gorgeous art. Not just journals but ATCs, matchboxes, even CDs (I love this one). I've just been blogging about what I've found and want to try!

I might have a go at bookmarks today. I have card and paper in (don't have a 'stash' yet *sighs*) but I've no idea where my hole punch was wandered off to......

[Jane]

Loving all of these links, I need a week to look at them all! Thanks for all of the input

[chrisG]

YAY - what a busy thread - Brilliant :D
Jane - love that tip - will be trying this one soon- I have a thick role of clear packing tape (usually reserved for Christmas) - would love to try it but daren't start uprooting boxes now looking for it LOL
Lucky you living close enough to Janes new studio to be able to take this class - the nearest to me would be AFTH but even still its 2 hours there and another 2 hours back. Will just have to do with internet for now.
I also couldn't see the objective behind art Journaling before Jane, but it's surprising onnce you give it a go how your view changes.

Helen - I havent anything major for my stash - I bought cheep childrens water colours from asda - a small 12 pack of acrylicks from quality save (2.50) and some pastels from Tesco (4.00) & my journal from Paperchase which was about 6.50 (<<dearest thing).
I did try making my own pages using the method by Donna downey - prit sticking several sheets ofnews paper together but not really viable as the pritt stick only did about 20 sheets which gave me about 5 pages.

Suzie cheers for the new blogs - always love looking at other inspiration so cant have enough bloggies :D

Pam - again thanks for the link for the free Journaling class - I deffinately will be trying this one.

Looks like we're going to have a busy little thread - thanks again for starting Jane :)

[HelenB]

OMG, this thread needs a warning - every box and carton is now being viewed as a possible base for art. I have a Pringle tube ftw! Imagine the possibilities!!!

:lol:

[InspireSpirit]

Great thread. Fab links. Thanks for the inspiration.

[SuzieR]

Why not join some of the online free classes like this one (http://www.souljournaling.com/)
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HTH

I've just been having a closer look at this link ... and started my own journal from these prompts :lol: :rolleyes:

[T_Ann]

Hehe me too suzie

[Craftdee]

I can recommend the "Artists' Journal and Sketchbooks" - it's full of great inspiration and I've used it for several things (not just journals). I'm expecting 1000 Art Journal Pages to fall through my letterbox any time soon :)

[Pinkster]

Have just been through read this thread from the start. So many great sites and especially the soul journal workshop. I'm definately going to start a journal based on that!

I've dabbled in art journalling before but didn't really know where to go with it so am going to use the sketchbook I have.

Sara x

[Hellosister]

Hi Jane ,

Thanks for starting this thread. I have started to journal on one of the pages that I collaged on Tuesday. It is the one with the Poppy in a vase.

I have written the Flanders Field poem on it. I just wish my hand writing was a lot neater Grrrrrrr.

I have ordered 2 books from the jungle website, I am hoping to get them tomorrow, as I had them delivered to work. One is Journal revolution and the other one is collage discovery workshop, I just hope they are OK.

Keep those links coming girls.

Another tip, you can transfer images using Inkjet photos as well as lazer using gel medium..

HTH

Barbara

If you want texture on your pages, mix some clean sand into some gel medium then when dry you can paint over it.

[wombat]

Thank you for all your kind comments. I'm new to this art journal stuff, but what I like about it is the freedom to make a mess, make mistakes and that nothing is wrong. Don't be too precious...
SuzieR: Are you talking about the music that says something about 'spreading your wings'-If so, this is just a bit of music book page stuck on, but the picture of my daughter is an image transfer-so it looks like that are both kind of transparent...
HTH

[bramblepie]

jane thank you for starting this thread I keep looking but dont start anything
there is an art journal social gruop if anyone interseted on uks some of you already know but for others who may not

[wombat]

Look here (http://gauchealchemy.wordpress.com/)for some art book reviews

[SuzieR]

SuzieR: Are you talking about the music that says something about 'spreading your wings'-If so, this is just a bit of music book page stuck on, but the picture of my daughter is an image transfer-so it looks like that are both kind of transparent...
HTH

That's the one! Thanks, I must have a go at something like that

[HelenB]

TFS wombat :)

[chrisG]

jane thank you for starting this thread I keep looking but dont start anything
there is an art journal social gruop if anyone interseted on uks some of you already know but for others who may not

Ohh I didn't know that ... off in search. Thanks for posting

[JaneH]

jane thank you for starting this thread I keep looking but dont start anything
there is an art journal social gruop if anyone interseted on uks some of you already know but for others who may not

Hiya Denise....good to 'see' you again! Thanks for the tip on the art journal social group. I still can't stand the social group format, however --- call me 'difficult'!

[JaneH]

Look here (http://gauchealchemy.wordpress.com/)for some art book reviews

Oh no... :nono: you shouldn't have done that! Now I think I have to have that 'Paper Transformed' by Julie Andrus. It seemed to have lots of step-by-step and how-to info as much as showing off the finished products.

Barbara, we may have to share our books!

[bramblepie]

Jane the format changed IKWYM if you scroll right down on forums page they come up at bottom if you in any and you can see whos posted its much better already then clicking 3 times to get in no one there

[Craftdee]

Thanks for all the great links everybody - this is a fabulous inspirational thread for anyone interested in art journalling. I'm slowly ploughing through all the links and absorbing lots of interesting things for future use. Was wondering when watching some of the vids .... where do you go, or what particular things do you seek out as 'findings' for your work. I find items from Tim Holtz and the like very expensive for what they are and I was wondering if anyone has found anything interesting and different to use from places like car boots or jumble or indeed everyday stuff in the home?

[Jane]

I don't add any found objects to my journals, I tend to keep them flat and save the lumpy bits for altered books.
I like to dig around in junk shops and charity shops for old pieces of costume jewellery to pull apart. Claires accessories is quite good for cheap stuff too

[Pinkster]

Have been busy today watching various vids on you tube and also started the class on the soul journalling site recommended by Wombat. Thank you for that, have had a lovely time with book pages, journalling and gesso.

Hope to get a bit more done tomorrow, Sara x

[JaneH]

I tried to find the social group for Art Journals but just got 'no results' messages every time. Can anyone give us a link, please?

I went into all the local bookstores in Canterbury (Kent) today and could not find even ONE book or magazine on art journals! Grr..... I've found all kinds of cool ones online.

[HelenB]

Link to the social group (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/group.php?groupid=370)

I made a book today. Not sure what I'm going to do with it yet, though. One thing I don't get with the Soul Journalling is why you cover all your writing. Seems a little pointless to me.

[JaneH]

Link to the social group (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/group.php?groupid=370)

I made a book today. Not sure what I'm going to do with it yet, though. One thing I don't get with the Soul Journalling is why you cover all your writing. Seems a little pointless to me.

Thanks, Helen. I searched on 'Art Journal', 'Art' and 'Journal' but came up with 'no results' every time!! I would have thought the UKS search engine was smarter than that and could have suggested 'Art Journalling' (though I'd never have spelled/spelt it with two letter Ls (my American spelling again).

[Jane]

I thought the English was one L only too

[Jane]

I tried to find the social group for Art Journals but just got 'no results' messages every time. Can anyone give us a link, please?

I went into all the local bookstores in Canterbury (Kent) today and could not find even ONE book or magazine on art journals! Grr..... I've found all kinds of cool ones online.

I have quite a few Jane, you can have a look through on Tuesday

[T_Ann]

Link to the social group (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/group.php?groupid=370)

I made a book today. Not sure what I'm going to do with it yet, though. One thing I don't get with the Soul Journalling is why you cover all your writing. Seems a little pointless to me.

I have started this too, cut and covered my first 3 pages and I am waiting for the gesso Ive ordered to arrive. I think I am going to do my journalling on the top layer so as not to cover it up as I agree, why cover over your writing????


Anyway thanks for getting this thread going cos its got me started at last.

Tracy xx

[SuzieR]

:lol: I've just written about this in the social group but I'll repeat myself :lol:

At first I thought what is the point with the writing thing ... but I found it really liberating when it got to the 'I forgot to tell you' prompt. It was great to write down all these things that I would never tell anyone and then cover them up so no-one could see ... only I know what is lurking beneath :D I'll definitely do it again!

[HelenB]

I suppose the idea is that if you know you're going to cover it up, you'd be more likely to write down your inner most thoughts. However, as I writer the thought of 'editing out' my words just doesn't sit right with me.

Suzie,the only problem is that I have an awful memory and I'd forget what I wrote! :lol:

[T_Ann]

I think I will still write the same things because no-one else will see mine as I live alone now and I want to be able to read it over and over again.

[Hellosister]

HI there,

I have completed a page in my AJ journal called fabric of life. ( Jane and Jane, its the one from Tuesday night)

I have journaled on it a verse/poem about my childhood. I guess if anybody were to read they would think Huh! why on earth have they put that on there, but to me it has my thoughts on that page.

I am really enjoying this AJ, I feel free and creative within my self as there are no boundaries to comply with.

My Books have arrived and boy I cannot wait to try some of the techniques!

Barbara.

[Jane]

Barbara, I managed to pick up some of the pitt pens today but it's frustrating as I can't get down to the studio to try them out over gel medium and acrylic paint. That write it all pen I had the other day was rubbish.

[Hellosister]

I need to get some more of those pens, As I have only got the large nib.

They are really good.

Got my books yesterday from amazon, one by Claudine Helmuth and another one all about the art of journaling, I'll have to remember to bring them along on Tuesday.

Barbara

[JaneH]

I need to get some more of those pens, As I have only got the large nib.

They are really good.

Got my books yesterday from amazon, one by Claudine Helmuth and another one all about the art of journaling, I'll have to remember to bring them along on Tuesday.

Barbara

Bwaaaahhhaaaa.... I'm jealous! Mine haven't come yet!!!!

As for pens, I wrote on one of my pages today, then put the gel medium over it and no smears. I tested it on my Zig pen (says 'waterproof') and also some Staedtler pens I have. None smeared and in fact after the gel medium the writing looks even crisper and clearer :wacko:.

Jane D... hope that helps with the pen puzzle.

[Jane]

Have you tried writing over the gel medium? When I try to write on the paint the ink dries up on most of mine. I wonder if I should let it dry properly first?

[Hellosister]

Aww Jane thats a pain about your books not arriving.

I have updated my *small* (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/album.php?albumid=613) gallery with some pictures of my journal pages, I would to hear your thought on them.

Many Thanks

Barbara.

[danemi1]

Have come across this thread this morning and have been browsing art journals ever since - I too dont "get" the writing and then painting over it - but am prepared to give it a go.....have just seenthis and thought it was quite good
http://www.kporterfield.com/journal/Illuminations.html

I really fancy giving this a go and want to natter about it....is that strange but to who- dont think dh or my non scrapping friends will really get this - am off to have a nosey at the chat thread and when I get back home(away at the outlaws just now) will natter to my scrappy friends online - feel kind of excited about giving this a go

[JaneH]

Have you tried writing over the gel medium? When I try to write on the paint the ink dries up on most of mine. I wonder if I should let it dry properly first?

Yes, I did it....my Zig pen writes over the gel medium just fine. Haven't tried the others but I suspect they will, too. I wonder if you maybe used a different gel medium....or maybe the acrylic paint wasn't completely dry?

[JaneH]

Just to update everyone on my original post on this thread: my books arrived today. I've just had a quick glance, but I'm a little disappointed in 'Visual Chronicles: the No-Fear Guide....' as it doesn't have a lot of interesting examples but neither is it a how-to book. It appears to be more of a pep-talk about why you ought to give it a go. Still, I need to actually sit down and read it to be fair.

The second book, '1000 Art Journal Pages' is exactly that. Just photos of a thousand art journal pages. It's published by the same folks that did '1000 ATCs' and both of these have some pretty amazing examples. There's no discussion of HOW they did it, however. I'm not sure that's really needed most of the time.... pretty easy to look at a page and figure it out, I think. It's only useful for inspiration but for that purpose it's great!

I'd like to have a technique book that has lots of examples. For example, did the artists use watercolours or pastels or what? How did they make the page shiny? How big was the page? What kind of paper did they use? Some anecdotal info (favourite pages, favourite tools/paints/etc., how they got started, what they use for inspiration, how long they've done it, and so on) would be really helpful and interesting, too.

Does such a book exist?????????:unsure:

[chrisG]

[QUOTE=chrisG;5702303]
I did want a copy of Art Journaling by Somerset Studio but couldn't find a copy anywhere then i read that I could buy an electronic copy of if, which I did and its been a great inspiration. Would much prefer a paper copy but elec is better than nothing.

I beleive the next copy is due out some time in the summer so will eagerly be on the look out for it.


The Art Journaling Mag may answer some of your questions Jane - i.e. the section on evolution of a page (although I have seen this on a blog somewhere) but there are lots of other hins and tips from the contributing artists i.e on which pens/adhesives they use etc

I have copied & pasted the contents of the 1st issue below if its any help

In Every Issue - table of Contents
We Asked the Artists:
26 What’s your favorite journaling pen?
36 Where do you usually journal?
50 How do you prepare the background of your journal pages?
62 Do you worry about privacy when you write in your journal?
86 What type of glue do you like to use?
98 How do you decide what kind of book to use?
118 What sort of embellishments do you like to use?

Special Features
6 Highlighting Visual Elements by Pam Carriker
12 A Wee Bit of Journaling by kristen robinson
16 Artist Profile: Pam Garrison Taking Flight - by Christen Olivarez
28 From Spring Into Summer by lk ludwig
34 Illuminated Thinking by pat pitingolo
38 A Story Without Words: Journaling with Paper,Paint & Images by Patty van dorin
46 Journaling In My Journal: Or Just What are all These Words Doing in Here?
by Lynn fisher
52 Evolution of the Page - by Suzan buckner
58 Separate Lives, Shared Journals by Diane Gillespie & Cindy sailor
64 Places to Discover by Tricia Scott
72 Visual Journal Imagery Transformed by Susan Tuttle
76 Artist Profile: Janice Lowry: Art & History by staci dumoski
88 Background Material by julie Prichard
94 Themed Journals by Karim c knight-holbrook
100 25 (At Least!) Cool Things to do in Your Journal! by Paula bogdan
106 Journal Page Embellishments by Ingrid dijkers
112 Seeking, Hiding, & Treasure by Elizabeth bunsen

Issue 1 is now out of publication so only available in electronic version, but issue 2 should be due out soon

[HelenB]

Do you have a link please Chris?

[hopberni]

This is a book I love that shows techniques for painted papers. It's called 'Glorious Papers' by Ruth Issett. The techniques in here can be used as a basis for an art journal page. Ruth runs workshops - I've been to two - http://www.bobbybritnell.co.uk/workingtogether.htm

I also have the following books that I love
'Taking Flight ~ Inspiraton and Techniques to give your Creative spirit wings' by Kelly Rae Roberts
'Journals and Creative Healing' by Sharon Soneff
'Journal Revolution' by Linda Woods and Karen Dinino
'The Decorated Journal' by Gwen Diehn

[chrisG]

Helen have Pm'd you as they are not a sponsor

[HelenB]

Thanks Chris :)

[JaneH]

[QUOTE=chrisG;5702303]
I did want a copy of Art Journaling by Somerset Studio but couldn't find a copy anywhere then i read that I could buy an electronic copy of if, which I did and its been a great inspiration. Would much prefer a paper copy but elec is better than nothing. I beleive the next copy is due out some time in the summer so will eagerly be on the look out for it.

The Art Journaling Mag may answer some of your questions Jane - i.e. the section on evolution of a page (although I have seen this on a blog somewhere) but there are lots of other hins and tips from the contributing artists i.e on which pens/adhesives they use etc

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Issue 1 is now out of publication so only available in electronic version, but issue 2 should be due out soon

I sooooooo wanted that magazine but have been unable to find it in stock on EITHER side of the ocean!!! I may have to subscribe. It looks very good. I really dislike electronic reading but may have to make an exception in this case.

Thanks for the info.

[Hellosister]

I love the book, by Kelly Rae Roberts, full of techniques and ideas. I also own Collage work shop by Claudine Helmuth, loads of techniques in that one as well.

I have just been playing on one of my pages, and I used the Packing tape transfer method, but with a difference. I used that clear sticky back plastic, as the image I wanted was a lot wider than my tape. Just waiting for it to dry to see if it has been successful.

Barbara

[SuzieR]

[QUOTE=chrisG;5707944]

I sooooooo wanted that magazine but have been unable to find it in stock on EITHER side of the ocean!!! I may have to subscribe. It looks very good. I really dislike electronic reading but may have to make an exception in this case.

Thanks for the info.

It's very expensive though! As much as a book :blink: I wonder if it's worth it?

[chrisG]

Hi Suzie

I think it's more than just a mag - similar to the usual types of publications from S.S. The electronic version cost me about £6/7 which I didn't think was too bad.
Have pm'd you the details

[wombat]

I have the Somerset Art Journalling-I love it-but tbh wouldn't pay for a downloadable version-but that's because I don't like reading on line-and printing would be expensive, and not bound.
and tape transfers can look good if you overlap the packing tape for a large image-you do get lines-but i like that look.

[SuzieR]

Hmmm that price is not bad for the digi version, but I also don't like reading online :( You can preorder the Autumn issue for $24.95 or something for international - seems a bit steep to me! Think I will just have to stick to various websites :)

[hopberni]

I have found an English website you can order the magazine from. It costs £9.50 plus £1.50 p&p

[GuernseyGirl]

Bernice - could you let me know where you found the mag in the UK - I'm interested in having a look.

Been lurking around but keen to have a go - got some ideas but need to start on them!!!

[irboo]

Lots of interesting ideas here ladies,thanks so much to you all for the links and tips,VERY helpful. I got a childrens book that has some fab pages which I have pulled in bits covered in gesso, crayon and the like,and I am going to use that as a base for my new journal.

[hopberni]

Sorry to all those who got excited about the Art Journaling magazine - it wasn't that one on the website I found. However having searched everywhere i've given in and am in the process of downloading the digital version

[chrisG]

Hi all

the Somerset Art Journalling issue 1 is now out of publication - as Jane mentioned - not available on either side of the Atlantic :(

I understand that issue 2 will be available in October :) -

Pam I think you are the only person I have heard of that actually managed to get a hard copy. Lucky you

[JaneH]

Hi all

the Somerset Art Journalling issue 1 is now out of publication - as Jane mentioned - not available on either side of the Atlantic :(

I understand that issue 2 will be available in October :) -

Pam I think you are the only person I have heard of that actually managed to get a hard copy. Lucky you

I just paid for the October issue :blink: -- I don't want to go through THIS again. By the time we wait for a UK stockist, it's out of print in the U.S. and by the time we FIND the UK Stockist, they're out of stock too! Maybe this time Somerset/Stampington will run a few more copies!!!! There's obviously a market for it.

[chrisG]

LOL Jane - I've paid for October hard copy too - once bitten twice shy

[JaneH]

At our Art Journal Workshop last night, Jane Dean brought in a couple armloads of books for us to look through. What a feast! I've now decided I have to have these:

True Colors by Stampington
Paper Transformed by Julie Andrus
Collage Unleashed by Traci Bautista

and I'm also looking for some books of quotations called 'Quote Unquote' by Autumn Leaves. So if anyone has any of the above they'd like to clear out, please let me know!!! :P

Last night was our last session, but Jane showed us some cool journaling techniques. Can't wait to play some more with the whole thing. I've put some photos of my first Art Journal page and of our workshop on my blog.

[**Maria**]

Ooh, so excited to have found you ladies.

I managed to get the Art journalling magazine/book from a UK supplier I often use. It is fab but still packed away somewhere following our house move.

Love True colours as well but my copy is a tad worn and Kelly Rae Roberts who is a sweetie to deal with.

Will pop back later and check out the other links and have a play.

[KJJC]

At our Art Journal Workshop last night, Jane Dean brought in a couple armloads of books for us to look through. What a feast! I've now decided I have to have these:

True Colors by Stampington
Paper Transformed by Julie Andrus
Collage Unleashed by Traci Bautista

and I'm also looking for some books of quotations called 'Quote Unquote' by Autumn Leaves. So if anyone has any of the above they'd like to clear out, please let me know!!! :P

Last night was our last session, but Jane showed us some cool journaling techniques. Can't wait to play some more with the whole thing. I've put some photos of my first Art Journal page and of our workshop on my blog.

just received the traci Bautista one yesterday. Very Pretty.

[chrisG]

Jane.. Just hopped over to your bloggie and your 1st pages are brilliant. I'm so envious of your having being able to take a propper class, from Jane Dean too. I'll just have to learn from trial and error.

[Michele106]

Hope you don't mind me joining in - I've been following for a while and confess to buying quite a few of the books that have been recommended:blink: I tried to order the download of the Art Journalling book from Stampington but after about 4 error messages it didn't appear to have gone through and the screen went blank:( I checked with my credit card company today though, and I have been charged for the download. I have tried to email Stampington, but have not had a reply, as yet. Has anyone else had the same problem??

[wombat]

Hope you don't mind me joining in - I've been following for a while and confess to buying quite a few of the books that have been recommended:blink: I tried to order the download of the Art Journalling book from Stampington but after about 4 error messages it didn't appear to have gone through and the screen went blank:( I checked with my credit card company today though, and I have been charged for the download. I have tried to email Stampington, but have not had a reply, as yet. Has anyone else had the same problem??

Not that problem-but a deilvery problem with Somerset memories was sorted very efficiently

[Michele106]

oo that's encouraging - did you contact them by the 'retail' email? Hopefully they'll be able to sort it - I just want to read it NOW:lol:

[Craftdee]

Hi Suzie

I think it's more than just a mag - similar to the usual types of publications from S.S. The electronic version cost me about £6/7 which I didn't think was too bad.
Have pm'd you the details

Thanks for confirming the price - I googled art journaling mag and came across the same one a few days back. I got my hopes up when I saw the word 'Somerset' in the title I thought it was based in the UK and then read it's a US journal. I was thinking I probably wouldn't be able to justify getting one shipped across the pond (not sure how much postage would be) but the on-line version sounds worth a go :). Would really like to know what you think of the paper version when/if you decide to go ahead and have one sent across. I'm really surprised that we don't have anything similar in the UK yet or even Europe. I wonder if we'll ever have one on this side of the pond?

[**Maria**]

Hope you don't mind me joining in - I've been following for a while and confess to buying quite a few of the books that have been recommended:blink: I tried to order the download of the Art Journalling book from Stampington but after about 4 error messages it didn't appear to have gone through and the screen went blank:( I checked with my credit card company today though, and I have been charged for the download. I have tried to email Stampington, but have not had a reply, as yet. Has anyone else had the same problem??

Not that problem-but a deilvery problem with Somerset memories was sorted very efficiently

oo that's encouraging - did you contact them by the 'retail' email? Hopefully they'll be able to sort it - I just want to read it NOW:lol:

I had the same problem as Wombat and they were very efficient at getting another copy out.

[hopberni]

Hope you don't mind me joining in - I've been following for a while and confess to buying quite a few of the books that have been recommended:blink: I tried to order the download of the Art Journalling book from Stampington but after about 4 error messages it didn't appear to have gone through and the screen went blank:( I checked with my credit card company today though, and I have been charged for the download. I have tried to email Stampington, but have not had a reply, as yet. Has anyone else had the same problem??

Hi. I downloaded it yesterday ~ however it is 200MB in a zipped file. I had several tries at getting to the right place but that doesn't seem to be your problem as I didn't get to where to pay the money at first.

Have you had an email from them? Check your spam or junk box in case your antivirus thinks it's a phishing email. There should be a link from the email to the download. Hope you get it sorted.

I don't know where in the States Stampington offices are but they will be anything between 5 and 8 hours time behind us timewise

[chrisG]

Thanks for confirming the price - I googled art journaling mag and came across the same one a few days back. I got my hopes up when I saw the word 'Somerset' in the title I thought it was based in the UK and then read it's a US journal. I was thinking I probably wouldn't be able to justify getting one shipped across the pond (not sure how much postage would be) but the on-line version sounds worth a go :). Would really like to know what you think of the paper version when/if you decide to go ahead and have one sent across. I'm really surprised that we don't have anything similar in the UK yet or even Europe. I wonder if we'll ever have one on this side of the pond?


Hi Craftdee

I have pre ordered the October mag (2nd issue) , but from a supplier over here - not coming from the states. So hopefully not too much extra in P & P.

Looking at the online version it seems to have the same qualities as the other S.S. publications - so would seem relatively good value for money in my opinion.

Re a UK or European marketing a mag. I think some publishers would be very sceptical (*SP) in going down this line. I would say that Cardmaking is the main field in UK - there seems to be a new card making mag every other month. Over the last 12/18 months the number of scrapbook or stamping related mags that have bit the dust - and not just UK publications either - so not altogether too sure if publishers would be willing to put investment in this area of art - I know this little thread is building up interest daily but realistically is there a big enough audience? Would be interedting to see what develops though.

[Michele106]

Thanks Maria :)
Hi Bernice - Not had an email from them (checked Spam) :( It didn't get as far as the download bit, it just keps saying error when processing the payment. First it said invalid Zip Code and then said duplicate ID?? Was surprised to see that the money had been taken off my credit card. Will email them again tomorrow, if I don't hear anything. Will keep you posted :)

[chrisG]

Ladies
Heads up on this months Somerset Studio Mag - there is an article re a colaborative canvas. In addition to working on the canvas, each artist also created a journal page (front and back) to be bound in a journal documenting our sisterhood.- more can be seen here on this blog http://nancylefko.blogspot.com/
Some wonderful journal pages and other mixed media to view on this talented ladies site

[KJJC]

fab blog-thanks for that

[HelenB]

Thanks for the heads-up Chris :)

[KJJC]

Chris is it the latest copy or the may/june one?

[JaneH]

Ladies
Heads up on this months Somerset Studio Mag - there is an article re a colaborative canvas. In addition to working on the canvas, each artist also created a journal page (front and back) to be bound in a journal documenting our sisterhood.- more can be seen here on this blog http://nancylefko.blogspot.com/
Some wonderful journal pages and other mixed media to view on this talented ladies site

Chris, just wondered if that little logo that says 'Snapshot of My Life' is supposed to have a hyperlink in it..... it's missing if it should.

[chrisG]

Chris is it the latest copy or the may/june one?

Karen on the right hand side of Nacy's blog is says -

"sisterhood of the traveling canvas" and "sisterhood" collage in July/August 2009 issue - so should be available here anytime soon :)

[chrisG]

Chris, just wondered if that little logo that says 'Snapshot of My Life' is supposed to have a hyperlink in it..... it's missing if it should.

Sorry Jane - no hyperlink (no blog !) just a banner to say I was taking part in the challenge. Haven't really done much with it as I had to pack all my stash away in Feb due to an underground burst we had and thats why i took up art journaling. Just needed a quick craft fix and all my stash was put in hybernation. Although saying that the last job (laying laminate floor) was completed today :) - but to be honest am in no rush to get stash out and start scrapbooking again as I am enjoying my AJ too much - and its less mess (in a way/sort of??)
I'm sure after my holidays though i'll be keen to get back into scrappbooking as I'll have all my holiday pics to scrap.

[KJJC]

thanks Chris.:)

[Michele106]

Just to let you know I got a very nice email from Stampington, who explained that they'd changed the way of taking payment, as they'd had a few problems. I have now been able to download the magazine and have been promised a refund:) Now attempting to print it out - probably cost me more in ink than the book was in the first place, but it's worth it:lol:

[hopberni]

Just to let you know I got a very nice email from Stampington, who explained that they'd changed the way of taking payment, as they'd had a few problems. I have now been able to download the magazine and have been promised a refund:) Now attempting to print it out - probably cost me more in ink than the book was in the first place, but it's worth it:lol:

I'm glad you were able to get it sorted. I haven't printed it out ~ thought I might do it a bit at a time as and when I needed it.

I've just signed up to do an online course called Masterful Art Journaling: from the website:
"you’ll get inspiration from art masters that will help take your art journaling in new directions. From each week’s art history context, we’ll extract art techniques, exercises and journaling prompts to help you play, stretch, and explore as a journaling artist. We’ll be inspired by the artists’ colors, style, and method of expression. We’ll also explore our own response to the questions the artists posed to the world through their art and their lives."

I'll let you know how I get on.

[**Maria**]

Just to let you know I got a very nice email from Stampington, who explained that they'd changed the way of taking payment, as they'd had a few problems. I have now been able to download the magazine and have been promised a refund:) Now attempting to print it out - probably cost me more in ink than the book was in the first place, but it's worth it:lol:

So pleased that you got it sorted. I love Stampington publications and their service is fab.

[SuzieR]

I have cracked :lol: and am now downloading the digi version of the Winter edition! £6.08 :o

[JaneH]

I have cracked :lol: and am now downloading the digi version of the Winter edition! £6.08 :o

Looks as if I'm going to have to crack, too! :wacko: The TOC looked very, very good (thanks to ChrisG for posting that). I suppose £6 is little more than a meal at McDonald's, isn't it? Sigh..... I'll give up a quarter-pounder for Art Journaling......

[Hellosister]

UUUMMM I am downloading as I type this message :)

Jane you'll have to come over this weekend and have a read of that other book.

Take care

Barbara

[chrisG]

LOL Ladies ... I'm sure you wont be disapointed, although you really cant beat a proper book.

Hopefully we will all be prepared for the next issue.

[SuzieR]

This is a book I love that shows techniques for painted papers. It's called 'Glorious Papers' by Ruth Issett. The techniques in here can be used as a basis for an art journal page. Ruth runs workshops - I've been to two - http://www.bobbybritnell.co.uk/workingtogether.htm

I also have the following books that I love
'Taking Flight ~ Inspiraton and Techniques to give your Creative spirit wings' by Kelly Rae Roberts
'Journals and Creative Healing' by Sharon Soneff
'Journal Revolution' by Linda Woods and Karen Dinino
'The Decorated Journal' by Gwen Diehn

Bernice, does the Taking Flight book show you how to actually do things? Does she show you how she draws those faces?
I've been looking at her blog and I want to live in her house! Have you seen it? OMG it is beautiful!

[hopberni]

Susie ~ Do you live in Quantico because of Criminal Minds or becasue of NCIS?

[SuzieR]

:lol: I am still in Quantico after the cyber crop!
Did you see my question? :unsure: :D

[hopberni]

Yes Suzie but I had to go away and look at the book. Kelly Rae shows the artwork of different people and interviews them. Then there's a practical section on how to use this person's technique but in Kelly RAe's style ~ so that although there isn't a tutorial on her way of doing things you can pick up how she does things along the way.

[becslb]

Hi, I am really keen to have ago at art journalling and am very tempted by the somerset studios magazines - is there a supplier in the uk? and how do I order the online versions?

thanks :)

[hopberni]

Hi, I am really keen to have ago at art journalling and am very tempted by the somerset studios magazines - is there a supplier in the uk? and how do I order the online versions?

thanks :)

You need to go to www.stampington.com for the downloads. I will send you a copy of the pm I was sent about the UK supplier.

[becslb]

Hi Bernice - thanks very much for message and pm... think I will study the website tomorrow when I am less tired and can think better!!

[hopberni]

There is an SG on UKS for artjournaling
http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/group.php?groupid=370
and we have started a Flickr group.
You can find info about the Art Journaling magazine here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/uksjournallers/

[JaneH]

Oh oh oh oh.... I just downloaded and it is definitely worth every penny!!!!!!! It's 11:10pm so I'll have to wait for tomorrow to really read it in detail. I can't wait!

BTW I updated my blog today with a review of the three Art Journal books I bought in case anyone is interested.

I am LOVING this thread!

[KJJC]

looks interesting. I'm afraid I wasn't able to leave a comment but it's certainly worth looking into.

[SuzieR]

Yes Suzie but I had to go away and look at the book. Kelly Rae shows the artwork of different people and interviews them. Then there's a practical section on how to use this person's technique but in Kelly RAe's style ~ so that although there isn't a tutorial on her way of doing things you can pick up how she does things along the way.

:lol: Thank you :D Sorry for my impatience :unsure: :wub:

Oh oh oh oh.... I just downloaded and it is definitely worth every penny!!!!!!! It's 11:10pm so I'll have to wait for tomorrow to really read it in detail. I can't wait!

BTW I updated my blog today with a review of the three Art Journal books I bought in case anyone is interested.

I am LOVING this thread!

Must agree - it is worth it :D Haven't read it all yet, but it is very interesting. Off to have a look at your blog now :)

[chrisG]

Ladies
Here is a chance to win a free spot on the art journaling 201 class ran by the amazingly talented Dina Wakley. I love her style and how she incorperates it into her scrapbooking too - so fresh and funky.
http://dinastamps.typepad.com/
Just leave a comment to go into the draw - got to be in it to win it!

[HelenB]

Oh, so totally entered!

I've just got back from Hobbycraft, armed with a hard-backed journal and some fancy papers. No idea what I'm going to do next, lol.

[SuzieR]

:lol: entered too! I might be tempted to go for it if I don't win ....

[chrisG]

Oh, so totally entered!

I've just got back from Hobbycraft, armed with a hard-backed journal and some fancy papers. No idea what I'm going to do next, lol.

Just go for it Helen YAY

[chrisG]

:lol: entered too! I might be tempted to go for it if I don't win ....

I am considering one of the other 2 classes first off Suzie - they look really interesting although I'll have to wait until after my holiday

[becslb]

Ladies
Here is a chance to win a free spot on the art journaling 201 class ran by the amazingly talented Dina Wakley. I love her style and how she incorperates it into her scrapbooking too - so fresh and funky.
http://dinastamps.typepad.com/
Just leave a comment to go into the draw - got to be in it to win it!

do you reckon this would be good for a beginner at art journalling? I kind of lack the confidence to just have a go - have tried many a time to keep a journal of some sort!

[chrisG]

do you reckon this would be good for a beginner at art journalling? I kind of lack the confidence to just have a go - have tried many a time to keep a journal of some sort!

It doesn't indicate what level it is for - it seems a pretty open category - so I say go for it. Its all techniques that's managable and that can be built on

[JaneH]

do you reckon this would be good for a beginner at art journalling? I kind of lack the confidence to just have a go - have tried many a time to keep a journal of some sort!

I think it would depend on how far you're willing to stretch ... most of your scrapbooker skills will help you out. From the description of the classes, it sounds like there will be lots of experimentation with styles etc. so you'll get lots of practice (is that 'practise' in the UK...I'm never sure, sorry!) with new techniques, materials and tools, as well as some good backgrounding in art generally. I'd say go for it!

If I didn't have so much going on myself, I'd be interested in taking it, especially now that I've spent a fortune on paints, mediums, gesso, etc.!

[becslb]

I've signed up! :D Here goes for my first attempt at art journalling!!

JaneH - you can sign up for the class at any time - they seem to be archived and "do at your own pace" so could be something you consider later on when you have time :)

[HelenB]

you can sign up for the class at any time - they seem to be archived and "do at your own pace"

Hm, that's good to know. I'll keep that in mind, but hopefully I'll be able to do the course "live".

[hopberni]

:lol: entered too! I might be tempted to go for it if I don't win ....

I signed up for it and although I was away when the class started so haven't done anything the two classes posted so far look fantastic. Fortunately she does them as PDF files so it is possible to download them and work on them later. There's certainly more stuff to do than there's time for between postings!

[KJJC]

OMG I can't believe i just walked into a lcs to get stampers sampler and picked up Art Journaling winter 2010. It's arrived ladies. Look out for it.

[irboo]

sorry for being dim but whats a lcs ??????????

[AJ]

lcs = local craft shop i am guessing :)

[irboo]

Thanks,just knew I was being really stupid!!!!!!just a shame I don't have any near me!!!! really like the sound of those mags.

[KJJC]

lcs = local craft shop i am guessing :)

yup it is

[chrisG]

YAY - I have this on repeated order and wasn't expecting it until Jan Ohhh fingers crossed it arrives before the holiday.